Public Safety and Criminal Justice

Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of Bakersfield Police Officer
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of Bakersfield Police Department Officer David Nelson: “Anne and I extend our deepest condolences to Officer Nelson's family, friends and colleagues as they mourn this...
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Governor’s Military Council Releases Report on California’s National Security Mission
Report Outlines State's Importance to Shifting National Security Priorities SACRAMENTO - After more than 18 months meeting with military and business leaders from around the state, the Governor’s Military Council today released a report, “Maintaining and Expanding...
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Governor Brown Grants Pardons
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has granted 83 pardons. Individuals who have been convicted of a crime in California may apply to the Governor for a pardon. A gubernatorial pardon may be granted to individuals who have lived...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of San Jose Police Officer
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of San Jose Police Department Officer Michael Johnson: “Anne and I extend our deepest condolences to Officer Johnson’s family, friends and fellow officers. Officer...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of CAL FIRE Forestry Fire Pilot
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Pilot Jerold “Jerry” Bonner: “Anne and I were saddened to learn of the death of CAL FIRE Forestry...
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2014 Executive Report on Pardons Commutations of Sentence and Reprieves
2014 Executive Report on Pardons Commutations of Sentence and Reprieves
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2014 Executive Report on Parole Review Decisions
2014 Executive Report on Parole Review Decisions
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Governor Brown Sworn In, Delivers Inaugural Address
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today took the oath of office as Governor of California and delivered his inaugural address in the Assembly Chamber. The address serves as the Governor's constitutionally required annual report to the Legislature.Edmund G....
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Governor Brown Grants Pardons
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has granted 104 pardons. The individuals granted pardons all completed their sentences and have been released from custody for more than a decade without further criminal activity. Individuals who have...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of Pomona Police Officer
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of Pomona Police Department Officer Shaun Diamond: “Officer Shaun Diamond made the ultimate sacrifice in service to his community, and it will not be forgotten. Anne and...
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